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State researchers on cutting edge of neuroimaging
Researchers with the state Office of Mental Health discuss the development and utilization of a cutting edge MRI system.
The legal fight for a sound, basic education
Center for Educational Equity Executive Director Michael Rebell recounts the road that led to a recent state settlement.
New York pistol permit law in jeopardy
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a legal challenge to New York's pistol permitting law.
Education officials to test life without Regents exams
The state Education Department's Jim Baldwin explains a pilot program exploring graduation requirement alternatives.
Media literacy campaign eyes education in schools
A media literacy advocacy coalition is pushing legislation for the 2022 session that would update school curricula.
Dissecting a bad night for Democrats
New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs discusses the 2021 election results, including big GOP wins on Long Island.
Jacobs: Dems didn’t prioritize losing propositions
New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs said the fate of propositions 1, 3 and 4 were taken for granted.
Senate Agriculture chair opposes changing OT threshold for farmworkers in 2021
Sen. Michelle Hinchey doesn't want the Hochul administration to reconvene a special wage board this year.
Democratic lawmakers eye massive Medicaid investment
Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried discusses his hopes of dramatically increase state Medicaid spending.
